“Conor is someone we were looking at last summer and have been keeping a close eye. He’s a young player hungry to prove himself and we are delighted he will be able to do that with us for the rest of the season.”

Knowsley-born McAleny played eight times in the Championship for Charlton Athletic this season and in previous seasons has also spent time on loan at Cardiff City, Brentford and Scunthorpe United. He has made two appearances for Everton.